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Sydney · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1927

5,295 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 250

"Insulted" No Reserved Seats Fod Aldermen Royal Procession Diggers Again Urge V.c. Escort

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 8

Redfern Council is seeing red. The Mayor says the aldermen have been insulted by the Committee of Processions and Public Appearances for the Royal visit…

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Duke's Welcome Plan Annoys Mayor Strong Post Idea "Backhanded Insult"

Evening News · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 9

THE invitation to municipalities to form "strong posts" in the streets on the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York, was described as…

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"Ignored Us" Council Prosecutes Builder

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 16

The erection of additions to a cottage without Prospect and Sherwood Council's permission resulted in the appearance of Arthur John Brown at the Parramatta…

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In the Council Factory Legislation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

The most important business of the Legislative Council was the bill to amend the Shops and Factories Acts. Mr. Willis, Vice-president, in moving…

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County Council Revenue Last Year

The St George Call · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 2

Although last Friday was too early in the year for County Council to be presented with a balance sheet showing last years operations, yet, Mr. Rose, the…

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City Council. Coming Elections Canvassers Out

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 12

The Lord Mayor stated on Wednesday that he had been officially informed that there were canvassers in different wards of the city at work on the preparation of electors' rolls…

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Will Not Call Tenders Mosman Council's Way

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

Ald. F. Henderson and de [?]putron contended at the last meeting of the Mosman Council that all materials and equipment required for the work…

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Electoral Council Newcastle Re-formed Newcastle

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

Newcastle Since A.L.P. Electoral Council was re-formed last night by delegates from Stockton, Newcastle and Carrington leagues, Mr. P. Connelly,…

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Maize-Growers Marketing Committee Meeting of Council

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 12

At the conference of maize-growers hold in Sydney last October, a N.S.W. maize-growers' committee was formed, consisting of the following:—…

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Pots and Pans City Council's Shop Time Payments

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 1

On February 1 the City Council is to commence retailing electrical pots and pans and other contrivances for domestic purposes,…

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"What's the Game?" Application for Hoarding Council Consistent

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 16

"What's the game? We are letting one man put it there, and blocking another man." That's how Alderman Porter put it to…

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Joyous Carroll Upsets Labor Council Tirade of Words

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

Mr. Les. Carroll, nowadays of the A.W.U., does not like the "Labor Daily." At the Labor Council last night he…

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Seeking a Solution Xmas Eve Pay City Council's Problem

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

Although it was thought some days ago that a formulae had been found for the settlement of the dispute in the City Council regarding the…

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Factory Life Safeguards Amending Measure Bill in the Council Progressive Clauses

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 3

THE Factories and Shops (Amendment) Bill, which contains many important provisions relating to the general conduct of factories a regard…

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"We Defy You" Union to Labor Council Employers' Alliances Melbourne

The Sun · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

The Traces Hull Council and the Builders' Laborers' Union are at loggerheads. Last night the council decided…

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More Kicks Than Ha'-pence From Labor Council Investigating Committee for "Labor Daily"

The Labor Daily · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 5

No support for the "Labor Daily" will be extended by the Sydney Trades and Labor Council, pending the draft and…

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Industrial Peace. Economic Council. Labour M.P.'s SUGGESTION. (British Official Wireless.) LONDON, Jan. 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 11

Speaking last night, at Falkirk, Mr. Arthur Henderson, Labour M.P., in referring to the question of industrial peace, and suggesting a conference of representatives of labour and…

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Planting Trees In Municipalities

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 14 January 1927 · page 7

The Master Builders' Association wrote to Prospect and Sherwood Council advocating re-afforestation, and the planting of suitable trees in approved areas within…

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Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 7

The regularly fortnightly meeting of Blacktown Shire Council was held on Tuesday, 4th ult. The Board of Fire Commissioners…

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Separation Wanted Riverstone From Windsor Petition to Blacktown Shire Council

Nepean Times · Saturday 15 January 1927 · page 2

For various reason—particularly the matter of the water supply ratepayers of Riverstone want a separation of their area from…

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